FTI
offers an extensive curriculum of courses that cover
part design, part processing, estimating, die build
and tryout, draw die development, stamping of aluminum
panels, etc. The courses are not seminars but
rather hands-on training classes taught by industry
experts. Each trainee is supplied with a comprehensive
manual that will become a valuable reference tool.
Details of forthcoming
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us for details on how to arrange a course to suit
your needs.
Basic
Formability
3 day course
Learn the inputs into a stamping operation and how
to interpret the results. Parameters such as geometry,
material properties, press curves, and binder/blankholder
capabilities are discussed. It teaches the fundamentals
of analyzing a part by understanding its markings and
how to evaluate its severity.
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Advanced
Formability Analysis
2 day course
Learn an understanding of stamping failures through
analysis of metallurgical properties and behavior of
steel during forming processes. This course will provide
a detailed review of the latest material grades (including
advanced high strength and dual phase materials) and
countermeasures for addressing stamping defects. A methodology
for Successful Failure Analysis using metallurgical,
die & part, and press perspectives will be presented.
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Circle
Grid Analysis
1 day course
Learn how to perform and interpret circle grid and
thinning strain analysis. Through exercises with actual
parts you will be performing hands-on circle grid and
thinning measurements. Also included is the measurement
and application of surface stretch analysis for outer
panels. More details ...
Cost
Estimation of Stampings
1 day course
Learn the fundamentals for estimating the cost of stampings
and tooling. Included will be an introduction to Activity-Based
Costing (ABC) techniques as well as methods and formulas
for determining piece price and tooling costs. More
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Die
Design Fundamentals
2 day course
Learn the inputs, concepts and requirements for die
design. This course provides an overview of the process
of die design and the parameters that effect how the
die design is established. Die design set-up and standards
for draw, trim, and flange dies are also covered.
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Die
Sensor Fundamentals
1 day course
This course provides a detailed review of the types,
application, and manufacturing issues of die sensors.
Many examples of die sensors will be used to illustrate
how the selection, die variables, and positioning can
effect the overall die performance. Cost effectiveness
for low and high volume production will also be discussed.
Exercises will require students to determine the type
and position of a sensor for a specific function in
a die. More details ...
Die
Tryout
2 day course
Learn the thought process and objectives of die tryout
for draw, trim/pierce, flange and cam dies. You will
learn how to troubleshoot panels from each die type
and the potential die countermeasures. More
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Draw
Die Development
2 day course
Learn the thought process of how to create a draw development.
This course provides the basic rules and concepts needed
to understand how to design a draw development for quality
stampings. Applications for outer and inner panels,
and reinforcements are used to illustrate the effects
of tip angle, drawbars, overdraw, etc. Students will
work in-groups to determine and evaluate draw developments.
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Formability
Guidelines for Product & Process Engineers
1 day course
Learn the formability guidelines to produce world class
manufacturable parts. The course covers the guidelines
related to quality issues of the part at each phase
of the design through manufacturing cycle. Students
will learn many of the guidelines required to eliminate
quality issues on outer and inner panels. More
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Manufacturing
with Tailor Welded Blanks
1 day course
Learn the fundamental principals of how to manufacture
parts using laser and mash tailor welded blanks. Emphasis
will placed on understanding the issues involved from
product design to part manufacture. More
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Press
Selection and Automation
1 day course
Learn an overview of the press, automation, and support
equipment required to manufacture stampings. Components
for both Mechanical and Hydraulic Presses and their
effect on the stamping process are discussed. More
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Process
Planning
2 day course
Learn the parameters that influence how a part is processed
for manufacture and the effect on blank size. You will
learn how the product design will determine the press
required, part orientation in the die, number of dies
required, die size, and the blank size. More
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Stamping
of Aluminium Panels
1 day course
Learn the differences in formability and manufacture
of aluminum stampings compared to steel stampings. Many
examples of manufacturing and tooling conditions which
must be considered to ensure quality Aluminium stamping
production are presented. More
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Stamping
Fundamentals for Press Shop Operators
1/2 day course
Learn the fundamentals for understanding the components
and function of the press and die. You will learn the
how a press and die work and how to interpret the stamping
produced. This course will provide skills to evaluate
panels for stamping defects and suggest potential countermeasures.
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Surface
Contour Evaluation for Class "A" Panels
1 day course
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding
of the process and procedure for evaluating surface
contour and reflectivity on Class "A" panels.
Also included will be troubleshooting methods for countermeasuring
panel defects. More
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Tool
& Die Welding and Repair
2 day course
Learn the process for welding repair of draw, trim/pierce,
flange and cam dies. You will learn how to repair defects
on panels using maintenance and welding techniques.
Various types of welding and applications are discussed.
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Transfer Curves
1 day course
Learn the development, generation and
use of transfer/interference curves for both tri-axis
and crossbar systems. Also included is the influence
that transfer curves have upon both the process planning
and die design phases. Students will be challenged
with exercises to verify the transfer of a part in
a die operation. More
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